Housed within the main building, but with a separate entrance which is directly accessible via the front access ramp, the Bookstore is staffed by practitioners whose personal experience is a wealth of information.

Hours during Summer Resident's Retreat July 24 - Aug 1, 2015

Closed Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25

Otherwise: 2 - 3 pm M - F, and 6:30 - 7:30 pm Mon & Tue

HOURS

Monday-Friday: 1:30 - 5:30 pm Saturday: 11 am - 1 pm

When volunteers are available, the bookstore is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Merchandise

We carry everything you need to outfit your home altar, and to support your study of the teachings. We can also custom order many items, so please call about that special something you are seeking.

Merchandise we offer includes:

Books and magazines – for adults and children – including sutras, koan commentaries, cookbooks, recovery, and brain science

Meditation cushions and furniture – zafu, zabuton, benches, bells

Incense – San Francisco Zen Center’s custom brand of incense, as well as other Japanese and Chinese styles of scent